Education Forum – Saving you time, money and effort
We understand that your time is precious and sourcing new suppliers can be tough – the Education Forum is our solution. This two-day event, which takes place on November 12th & 13th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, will give you the opportunity to meet with innovative and budget-saving suppliers, face-to-face, based on your own individual requirements. […]
Do you provide Security Solutions to Education? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in July we’re focusing on Security Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
Pilot aims to boost early language skills and cut teacher workload
Schools are set to pilot improved measures to support children’s early development in language and vocabulary in the Reception year. The pilots build on two schemes announced by the Education Secretary in April that will improve children’s early language and literacy skills at home before they start school. These include £5 million with the Education […]
RECOMMENDED: Versa optimised multi-use dining spaces
At Versa we understand the needs of schools and know that the right environment is crucial for delivering an inclusive and streamlined dining experience. Our versatile range of fixed and mobile tables helps to maximise space and delivery flexibility without the need for expensive construction or bulky unmanageable furniture. In short, we help to create […]
Learn from the best at the Education Forum this November
The Education Forum is a highly-focused event that brings education facilities & IT procurement professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. It all takes place on November 12th & 13th 2018 and is completely free for you to attend – register today. Throughout two working days delegates will meet with […]
ScholarPack cloud MIS solution acquired by The Key
The Key has acquired ScholarPack, a cloud-based management information system (MIS) provider for primary schools. The deal means The Key will be able to offer schools an MIS that ensures they comply with statutory regulations, are able to effectively manage their day-to-day data requirements and support improvements in standards. As part of the acquisition, ScholarPack […]
GUEST BLOG: Gambling in schools – What are the odds?
By Mark Bentley, Online Safety and Safeguarding Manager, London Grid for Learning Have you heard of loot boxes or skins trading? If not, and you are thinking an article about gambling among schoolchildren is not for you – gaming, sure, but not gambling – then you might want to think again and read on… When […]
Students need a ‘fairer deal’ for studying after school, says Lords
The system of post-school education in England is unbalanced and requires immediate reform, according to a new House of Lords report into Higher Education. Specifically, the report says 2012 reforms to university financing have failed to create an effective market allowing undergraduate degrees to dominate when this might not be in the student or the […]
G7 summit leaders commit $3bn to girls’ education
Canada has used the G7 Summit to confirm it will lead efforts to provide $2.9bn to help educate the world’s poorest girls and women in partnership with other members. Contributors to the fund include Germany, Japan, the UK, the EU and the World Bank, with the money helping to ‘fund equal access to education and learning opportunities […]
Education Secretary issues ‘call to arms’ for school governors
Damian Hinds has called on leading employers to lend their business expertise to support schools to improve education for ‘every child’. The Education Secretary has joined with the Institute of Directors to call on more than 30,000 leading British businesses to encourage their employees to lend their expertise and commitment in the running of schools […]